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Severe Flooding in France: Homes Without Power, Transport Disrupted
2/19/2026
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Story summary
- Severe flooding in western France has triggered high flood alerts across 81 departments.
- A 53-year-old man was swept away by the swollen River Loire near Angers.
- French Environment Minister Monique Barbut noted unprecedented soil humidity contributing to the floods.
- About 850,000 homes have lost power.
- Transport disruptions are affecting Bordeaux.
